Finance Committee
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · January 2, 2020
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Finance Committee
Held in the Conference Room at City Hall
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with Sections 10-15-1 through 10-
15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 19-37.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 8:00 a.m. with Chairman Henderson presiding; Councilors Roebuck
and Stubbs being present.
Staff present: Monica Garcia, Sharon Coll, Russell Hardy, Chanel Rey, Becky Hicks, Deanna
Garcia, Mike Matthews, Ana Nieto, Joe Neeb, and Juan Fuentes.
Guests present: Larry Connolly, Rita Kane-Doerhoefer, Lisa Dunlap, Cristina Arnold, Councilor
Oropesa, and Mayor Kintigh.
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2020, Councilor Grant resigned due to moving out of Ward 2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the January 2, 2020, regular Finance Committee meeting
agenda as presented. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the
motion passed 3-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilor Stubbs moved to approve the December 3, 2019 regular Finance Committee meeting
minutes as presented. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the
motion passed 3-0.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Information Reports: Reports were included in the agenda packet. Ms. Garcia handed out the
Investment Portfolio and Salaries Analysis Report. Staff was present to answer questions.
Tyler Update: Ms. Garcia presented the information for the Tyler update. Staff was present to
answer questions.
ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 20-XX Legislative Appropriation’s: Mr. Fuentes presented the request of Resolution
20-XX accepting 2019 Legislative Appropriations in the amount of $100,000 for police vehicles
and $82,000 for meals and temporary housing in Roswell. Staff was present to answer questions.
Councilor Stubbs moved to send to full City Council on the consent agenda approval of Resolution
20-XX accepting 2019 Legislative Appropriations. Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice
vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 3-0.
Resolution 20-XX Establishing an Intergovernmental Fund: Ms. Garcia presented the request of
Resolution 20-XX creating a new Special Revenue Fund for Intergovernmental Grants (Fund
number 2180). Staff was present to answer questions. Councilor Stubbs moved to send to full City
Council on the consent agenda approval of Resolution 20-XX Establishing an Intergovernmental
Grant Fund with the following changes:
Add “and” to the end of the first three “Whereas”
Councilor Roebuck was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 3-0.
Resolution 20-XX January Monthly Budget Amendment: Ms. Garcia presented the request of
Resolution 20-XX to amend the FY2020 approved budget. Ms. Garcia provided an amended copy
during the meeting. The amendment included the following:
$100,800 in the General Fund in expense and revenue for the legislative appropriation
for the purchase of police cars and a library donation of $800.
$82,000 in the Intergovernmental Grant Fund in expense and revenue for the legislative
appropriation for meals and temporary housing.
$7,990 in the Capital Improvements Fund in expense and revenue for damage claims
received.
$4,400 in the Cemetery Fund in expense and revenue for damage claims received.
$129,000 in the Sanitation Fund in expense and revenue for damage claims received.
$1,223 in the Water Fund in expense and revenue for damage claims received.
$5,500,000 in the Wastewater Fund in expense and revenue for the NMED Clean Water
Revolving Loan approved by Ordinance 19-09.
The total amendment to the FY2020 approved budget is $5,825,413 in revenue and $5,825,413 in
expense. Councilor Roebuck moved to send to full City Council on the consent agenda approval
of the amended Resolution 20-XX amending the FY2020 approved budget with the following
change:
Under Fund 2601 (Capital Improvements Fund) correct the word “damage”
Councilor Stubbs was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 3-0.
Resolution 20-XX Setting Transfer Limits within Funds: Ms. Garcia presented the request of
Resolution 20-XX amending the Financial Policies pertaining to Section 3.1.4 transfer limits. Ms.
Garcia provided an amended copy during the meeting. Previously the City Manager was able to
approve transfers within funds up to $999,999. The amendment would change this amount to
$250,000. Councilor Roebuck moved to send to full City Council on the consent agenda approval
of the amended Resolution 20-XX amending the Financial Policies and setting transfer limits
within funds with the following changes:
Add “and” to the end of the first two “Whereas”
Councilor Stubbs was the second. A voice vote was unanimous, and the motion passed 3-0.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Connolly inquired on the status of the Enterprise Funds. He also expressed his appreciation to
former Councilor Grant. Mr. Neeb discussed an ordinance amendment that would go before
Council to adjust the salary of the judge position. Ms. Kane-Doerhoefer also inquired on the
Enterprise Funds and if banking records could be requested. She also expressed her appreciation
to former Councilor Grant.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
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